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Fri 2 Oct

AFMTue 22 Sept

GMG Corporate (gmg-corporate.com) — Fraud or other misconduct

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) warns consumers not to respond to offers from GMG Corporate. This company is a suspected boiler room, a form of online investment fraud. GMG Corporate has approached persons without being asked, to offer them investment proposals. A boiler room is a collective term for fraudulent individuals and organizations using clever salespeople to call potential investors to pressure them into buying shares that promise high returns (cold calling).

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AFMTue 22 Sept

Hedge Performance (hedgeperformance.com) — Fraud or other misconduct

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) warns consumers not to respond to offers from Hedge Performance. This company is a suspected boiler room, a form of online investment fraud. Hedge Performance has approached persons without being asked, to offer them investment proposals. A boiler room is a collective term for fraudulent individuals and organizations using clever salespeople to call potential investors to pressure them into buying shares that promise high returns (cold ca

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AFMTue 22 Sept

Skelvurizont (skelvurizont.nl) — Fraud or other misconduct

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) warns consumers not to respond to offers from Skelvurizont. This company is a suspected boiler room, a form of online investment fraud. Skelvurizont has approached persons without being asked, to offer them investment proposals. A boiler room is a collective term for fraudulent individuals and organizations using clever salespeople to call potential investors to pressure them into buying shares that promise high returns (cold calling). In

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AFMTue 22 Sept

Index Pairs Markets Ltd (indexpairs.io) — Fraud or other misconduct

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) warns consumers not to respond to offers from Index Pairs Markets Ltd. This company is a suspected boiler room, a form of online investment fraud. Index Pairs Markets Ltd. has approached persons without being asked, to offer them investment proposals. A boiler room is a collective term for fraudulent individuals and organizations using clever salespeople to call potential investors to pressure them into buying shares that promise high ret

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AFMTue 22 Sept

Polaris Prime Capital (Switzerland) AG (pp-capitals.com) — Fraud or other misconduct

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) warns consumers not to respond to offers from Polaris Prime Capital (Switzerland) AG. This company is a suspected boiler room, a form of online investment fraud. Polaris Prime Capital (Switzerland) AG has approached persons without being asked, to offer them investment proposals. A boiler room is a collective term for fraudulent individuals and organizations using clever salespeople to call potential investors to pressure them into buying

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AFMTue 22 Sept

Omega Trade (omega-trade.com) — Fraud or other misconduct

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) warns consumers not to respond to offers from Omega Trade. This company is a suspected boiler room, a form of online investment fraud. Omega Trade has approached persons without being asked, to offer them investment proposals. A boiler room is a collective term for fraudulent individuals and organizations using clever salespeople to call potential investors to pressure them into buying shares that promise high returns (cold calling). In r

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AFMTue 22 Sept

Talvurieks (talvurieks.nl) — Fraud or other misconduct

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) warns consumers not to respond to offers from Talvurieks. This company is a suspected boiler room, a form of online investment fraud. Talvurieks has approached persons without being asked, to offer them investment proposals. A boiler room is a collective term for fraudulent individuals and organizations using clever salespeople to call potential investors to pressure them into buying shares that promise high returns (cold calling). In rea

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CNV ArgentinaTue 22 Sept

www.maiyigift.com — Enforcement alert

The Argentine Securities Commission (CNV) pursuant to its Procedural order N° PV-2026-92423911-APN-GED#CNV dated September 22, 2026, warns that: https://www.maiyigift.com/ It will be incorporated in the “Otras Entidades” (Other Entities) list of the CNV, as a preventive measure and for the protection of the investing public. The “Otras Entidades” list provides information on entities and/or individuals that may be providing investment advisory services or other activities of a financial nature t

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CNV ArgentinaTue 22 Sept

www.matecrypt.com — Enforcement alert

The Argentine Securities Commission (CNV) pursuant to its Procedural order N° PV-2026-92423911-APN-GED#CNV dated September 22, 2026, warns that: https://www.matecrypt.com/ It will be incorporated in the “Otras Entidades” (Other Entities) list of the CNV, as a preventive measure and for the protection of the investing public. The “Otras Entidades” list provides information on entities and/or individuals that may be providing investment advisory services or other activities of a financial nature t

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DFSAFri 25 Sept

Fin (fin.com) — Unregistered / unlicensed

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) alerts the financial services community and the public to an entity Fin, falsely claiming to be regulated by the DFSA. The entity has established a website namely “www.fin.com” which falsely claims that Fin is: “…DFSA-licensed entity in the UAE (DIFC)

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AFSATue 29 Sept

t.me/investlink_kz — Investor warning

The Astana Financial Services Authority (“AFSA”) hereby issues this public alert concerning a Telegram channel operating under the handle t.me/investlink_kz (@investlink_kz) and related activities that appear to falsely represent themselves as, or otherwise be associated with, Investlink Ltd (the “Company”). Investlink Ltd (BIN: 211140900412) is a company registered in the Astana International Financial Centre (“AIFC”) and holds an AFSA licence (No. AFSA-A-LA-2021-0037, issued on 2 December 2021

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AFMTue 29 Sept

Prunkelvor (prunkelvor-nl.com) — Fraud or other misconduct

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) warns consumers not to respond to offers from Prunkelvor. This company is a suspected boiler room, a form of online investment fraud. Prunkelvor has approached persons without being asked, to offer them investment proposals. A boiler room is a collective term for fraudulent individuals and organizations using clever salespeople to call potential investors to pressure them into buying shares that promise high returns (cold calling). In rea

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AFMTue 29 Sept

Infinitenova (infinitenova.org) — Fraud or other misconduct

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) warns consumers not to respond to offers from Infinitenova. This company is a suspected boiler room, a form of online investment fraud. Infinitenova has approached persons without being asked, to offer them investment proposals. A boiler room is a collective term for fraudulent individuals and organizations using clever salespeople to call potential investors to pressure them into buying shares that promise high returns (cold calling). In

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AFMThu 1 Oct

Coventry Management (coventrymgmt.com) — Fraud or other misconduct

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) warns consumers not to respond to offers from Coventry Management. This company is a suspected boiler room, a form of online investment fraud. Coventry Management has approached persons without being asked, to offer them investment proposals. A boiler room is a collective term for fraudulent individuals and organizations using clever salespeople to call potential investors to pressure them into buying shares that promise high returns (col

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AFMThu 1 Oct

TeslaProX (tesla.instantmaxminer.com) — Fraud or other misconduct

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) warns consumers not to respond to offers from TeslaProX. This company is a suspected boiler room, a form of online investment fraud. TeslaProX has approached persons without being asked, to offer them investment proposals. A boiler room is a collective term for fraudulent individuals and organizations using clever salespeople to call potential investors to pressure them into buying shares that promise high returns (cold calling). In reali

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FSMAThu 24 Sept

51 new fraudulent platforms added to the FSMA’s list

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) is once again drawing the public’s attention to the dangers posed by fraudulent trading platforms. These platforms lure investors online with promises of quick and easy earnings. Their offers look attractive, but they are nothing more than advanced scams that can lead to significant financial losses. For further details on how this type of fraud works, the FSMA invites the public to consult its previous warnings published on 23 April

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BaFinThu 1 Oct

bitbucks(.)space: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the company BitBucks and the services it is offering. Bafin suspects the unknown operators of the website bitbucks(.)space of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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BaFinFri 2 Oct

btcx(.)investments: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the website btcx(.)investments and investigates the operators of the website. According to information available to Bafin, the operators are providing banking business and/or financial services on these websites without the required authorisation. The operators are not supervised by Bafin.

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Thu 1 Oct

ESMA—

ESMA calls for changes to make MiCA clearer, safer and ready for emerging services

ESMA calls for changes to make MiCA clearer, safer and ready for emerging services 30 September 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation Investor protection The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on the review of Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). ESMA’s recommendations aim to simpl

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FCAWednesday, September 30, 2026 - 11:00

FCA opens the gateway to regulated crypto

From today, crypto firms can apply for authorisation from the FCA, marking a landmark moment as the UK takes a step closer towards becoming one of the most trusted places in the world to build and invest in cryptoasset businesses. For the first time, crypto firms operating in the UK will be brought into full FCA regulation, with clear standards covering consumer protection, safeguarding, market integrity and financial resilience. This is a significant milestone, not just for the industry, but i

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Wed 30 Sept

BaFinWed 30 Sept

fintresor.online (.)net: Bafin warns about website

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns about offers from Fintresor Vermögensverwaltung GmbH. It is suspected that the unknown operators oft the website fintresor(.)online are offering financial services and crypto-asset services without the required authorisation.

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Tue 29 Sept

BaFinMon 28 Sept

spacexfy(.)ai: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website spacexfy(.)ai. Bafin has information that the website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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ESMA—

ESMA sets 2027 priorities for stronger, simpler and more integrated EU capital markets

ESMA sets 2027 priorities for stronger, simpler and more integrated EU capital markets 28 September 2026 About ESMA Press Releases Simplification and Burden Reduction The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its annual Work Programme for 2027. Guided by ESMA’s multi-annual strategy for 2023–2028, the programme

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Sat 26 Sept

BaFinFri 25 Sept

eberhart-dienstleistungen(.)de: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered by Eberhart Dienstleistungen. Bafin suspects the unknown operators, who purportedly have their registered office in Hamburg, of using the website eberhart-dienstleistungen(.)de to offer loans to consumers and thus conduct banking business without the required authorisation.

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FCAFriday, September 25, 2026 - 10:24

Twenty-four CFD firms closing in crackdown on misuse of UK authorisation

Twenty-one Contracts for Differences (CFD) firms have closed since 2025, following a FCA crackdown. The FCA was concerned the firms were misusing their authorised status to mislead consumers. Three other firms are currently cancelling their permissions.The FCA has been challenging CFD firms that carry out little UK business but use their authorisation as a badge to make linked overseas companies look more trustworthy than they really are. This creates the misleading impression that consumers ar

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FCAFriday, September 25, 2026 - 12:23

ITI Capital Ltd enters special administration

On 25 September 2026, ITI Capital Ltd (ITI Capital) entered special administration. Duncan Perring and David Soden, both of Teneo Financial Advisory Ltd (Teneo), were appointed as special administrators. ITI Capital is a FCA authorised and regulated brokerage company that helped customers invest in shares and bonds and looked after their investments.On 10 August 2025, ITI Capital agreed to stop carrying out most regulated activity (UK and overseas) and to stop accepting any new client money or

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Fri 25 Sept

BaFinThu 24 Sept

tavorello(.)net: Bafin warns about website

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns about offers on the website tavorello(.)net: It is suspected that the unknown operators are offering financial services and crypto-asset services without the required authorisation.

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ESMA—

Upcoming changes to the Euribor Panel

Upcoming changes to the Euribor Panel 24 September 2026 Benchmarks The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is issuing a statement on the upcoming changes to the Euribor panel, in its capacity as supervisor of the European Money Market Institute (EMMI), administrator of Euribor. This statement concerns the announcement by EMMI that Cec

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Thu 24 Sept

ESMA—

ESAs call for vigilance over external dependencies, cyber threats and private credit risks

ESAs call for vigilance over external dependencies, cyber threats and private credit risks 23 September 2026 Joint Committee Risk monitoring The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) have identified external dependencies, emerging technologies and private credit as key vulnerabilities for the EU financial system in their Autumn 2026 risk update. The ESAs warn

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ESMA—

ESMA sets new supervisory priority on digital innovation from 2027

ESMA sets new supervisory priority on digital innovation from 2027 23 September 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation Supervisory convergence The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, will launch a new Union Strategic Supervisory Priority (USSP) to help embrace innovation while protecting investors and maintaining strong safeguards.

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Wed 23 Sept

Tue 22 Sept

BaFinMon 21 Sept

keystoneglob(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website keystoneglob(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, this website is being used to offer financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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FCAMonday, September 21, 2026 - 12:57

FCA takes Hunter Jones to High Court over alleged unauthorised activity

The FCA has begun High Court proceedings against Osborne Baldwin Limited, which trades as Hunter Jones and Hunter Jones Group. The FCA alleges that Hunter Jones, which sells loan notes, carries out regulated activity without authorisation. The FCA is asking the court to stop Hunter Jones carrying out regulated activity and require money to be returned to investors.The proceedings are at an early stage. The court has not yet determined the claim and no trial date has been set.Consumers who deal

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Fri 18 Sept

FCA⚡ High priorityThursday, September 17, 2026 - 13:02

Financial crime: protecting the hive

Speech by Steve Smart, executive director of enforcement and market oversight, at the Law Society Economic Crime Conference 2026. IntroductionA few weeks ago, I visited the Bank of England Museum to see a new exhibition on financial crime. I had expected banknotes and gold bars – not bees.Rather than bullion, I saw a working beehive and learnt how colonies defend themselves by reading signals, sharing information and taking collective action.Every bee gets checked at the door. If something’s of

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Thu 17 Sept

FCAWednesday, September 16, 2026 - 11:00

Crypto firms get guidance on how the new regime applies

New FCA guidance will help firms understand how the law underpinning the UK's future cryptoasset regime applies to their business. It also sets out which activities may require FCA authorisation. The regime comes into force on 25 October 2027. With applications for authorisation opening from 30 September 2026, firms need this guidance now to help them prepare. The guidance covers activities including issuing qualifying stablecoins, operating cryptoasset trading platforms, dealing and arranging

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Mon 14 Sept

Sat 12 Sept

BaFinFri 11 Sept

fondox(.)de: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website fondox(.)de. Bafin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by Bafin.

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Wed 9 Sept

BaFinWed 9 Sept

msdplatform(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website msdplatform(.)com. Bafin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by Bafin.

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ESMA—

ESMA consults on disclosure requirements and updates guidelines and Q&As under the Prospectus Regulation

ESMA consults on disclosure requirements and updates guidelines and QAs under the Prospectus Regulation 09 September 2026 Guidelines and Technical standards Prospectus Simplification and Burden Reduction The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published a package of materials under the Prospectus Regulation to reflect changes intr

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Tue 8 Sept

Mon 7 Sept

BaFinMon 7 Sept

rollincapital(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website rollincapital(.)com. Bafin suspects the unknown operators of the website of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation. The operators claim that they are based in Baar, Switzerland, and Munich, Germany.

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Fri 4 Sept

BaFin⚡ High priorityFri 21 Aug

Companisto Trust Service XXXV UG (haftungsbeschränkt): Bafin imposes administrative fine

On 30 July 2026, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) imposed an administrative fine amounting to €9,000 on Companisto Trust Service XXXV UG (haftungsbeschränkt). The reason for this fine was a breach of supervisory duties in connection with a contravention of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (PRIIPs Regulation). Companisto Trust Service XXXV UG (haftungsbeschränkt), acting as a PRIIP manufacturer, had offered the profit participation certificate “Companisto Green City

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BaFin⚡ High priorityFri 21 Aug

Effecta GmbH: Bafin imposes administrative fine

On 30 July 2026, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) imposed an administrative fine amounting to €15,000 on Effecta GmbH. The reason for this fine was a breach of supervisory duties in connection with a contravention of Article 13(1) in conjunction with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (PRIIPs Regulation). The company had offered the profit participation certificate “Companisto Green City Solutions Pre-Series B_2025_PPC.” for subscription to retail investors via a websi

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BaFinTue 25 Aug

rivolifinances(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the company Rivoli Finances and the services it is offering. The operators appear on the website under the names Rivoli S.A. and Rivoli Finances Sàrl and state that their alleged place of business is in Les Sables D’Olonne, France. Bafin suspects the unknown operators of using the website rivolifinances(.)com to offer loans to consumers and thus conduct banking business in Germany without the required authorisation.

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BaFinWed 26 Aug

elitguru(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the company ElitGuru and the services it is offering. Bafin suspects the unknown operators of the website elitguru(.)com of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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BaFin⚡ High priorityFri 28 Aug

pferdewetten.de AG: Bafin imposes administrative fine

On August 24, 2026, Bafin imposed an administrative fine totalling €250,000 on pferdewetten.de AG. The company had contravened obligations under the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz - WpHG). pferdewetten.de AG had failed to publish its half-yearly financial report for the financial year 2025 within the prescribed period.

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BaFinMon 31 Aug

auvelion(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website auvelion(.)com. Bafin has information that these websites are being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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BaFin⚡ High priorityTue 1 Sept

a.i.s. AG: Bafin imposes administrative fine

On 19 August 2026, Bafin imposed an administrative fine amounting to €15,000 on a.i.s. AG. a.i.s. AG failed to publish an announcement stating the date and website on which its annual financial information for the financial year 2025 was made publicly available. The company has therefore contravened an obligation under the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz - WpHG).

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BaFinTue 1 Sept

trade-lend(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website trade-lend (.)com. According to information available to Bafin, this website is allegedly run by Tradeshow Limited and is being used to offer crypto-asset services without the required authorisation.

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BaFinTue 1 Sept

east-stock(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website east-stock(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, this website is being used to offer financial and investment services without the required authorisation. The operators falsely claim to be regulated by Bafin. This is not the case.

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BaFinWed 2 Sept

37mh(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website 37mh(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, this website is being used to offer crypo-asset services without the required authorisation. The website does not have a valid imprint, and the claim of being regulated by Bafin is untrue.

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ESMA—

ESMA to host Data Day 2026: ‘Data in the Savings and Investment Union – from burden to opportunity’

ESMA to host Data Day 2026: ‘Data in the Savings and Investment Union – from burden to opportunity’ 04 September 2026 Market data Technology, use of data and simplification of reporting requirements will be at the centre of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Data Day 2026 , taking place on 24 November in Paris. Building on the success of the first edition, the event ‘Data in the Savings an

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ESMA—

ESMA signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Securities and Exchange Board of India

ESMA signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Securities and Exchange Board of India 04 September 2026 CCP International cooperation The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to facilitate cooperation and exchange of information in relation to

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FCAThursday, August 20, 2026 - 10:00

Unregulated loan notes and mini-bonds: don't risk your savings on promises of high returns

These high-risk investments should not usually be advertised widely to the public. We banned the marketing of speculative mini-bonds and loan notes to ordinary retail investors from 1 January 2021.We did this because these are complicated investments, not suitable for most people. The ban means these high-risk investments should not usually be advertised widely to the public.But some unregulated firms may still try to sell them by using legal exemptions. You should be on alert if you’re offered

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FCAThursday, August 20, 2026 - 10:00

Consumers warned to beware of risky mini-bonds and loan notes

The FCA is warning consumers about the risks of investing in loan notes and mini-bonds issued by unregulated companies, after continuing to see people lose money in these high-risk investments. The recent failure of Woodville Consultants Ltd, a litigation funder that raised capital from retail investors through unregulated loan notes, shows the potential risk to investors.A loan note or mini-bond usually involves lending money to a company for a set period in return for interest. If that compan

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FCA⚡ High priorityWednesday, August 26, 2026 - 10:00

FCA bans trio behind £35.5m scheme designed to bypass visa rules

The FCA has decided to ban 3 former senior figures at Dolfin Financial (UK) Limited (Dolfin) after finding they ran a scheme that helped clients bypass UK visa rules. Former chief executive Denisz Nagy has been fined £324,800 and former finance director Sanjay Maraj £122,000 for their roles in the scheme. Both have been banned from working in financial services. The FCA has also decided to ban Dolfin co-founder, Roman Joukovski, from working in financial services. Between 2016 and 2019, most cl

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Wed 19 Aug

BaFinWed 19 Aug

Bafin warns consumers about the website basiswallet(.)co

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website basiswallet(.)co. According to information available to Bafin, the website operators are offering crypto-asset services without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by Bafin.

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FCA⚡ High priorityWednesday, August 19, 2026 - 15:01

FCA fines and bans former SVS Securities CEO

The FCA has banned Demetrios Hadjigeorgiou from working in senior management positions in financial services and fined him £56,400. Mr Hadjigeorgiou was the former director and chief executive officer (CEO) of SVS Securities Plc (SVS), a discretionary fund manager.The FCA found that Mr Hadjigeorgiou failed to properly manage SVS and protect its customers’ interests.While he was CEO, the firm invested customers’ money, including pension savings, in high-risk products while receiving significant

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Tue 18 Aug

BaFinTue 18 Aug

Bafin warns consumers about the website vertex-group(.)info

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website vertex-group(.)info. According to information available to Bafin, this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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ESMA—

ESMA consults on reporting framework for clearing activity at recognised third-country CCPs

ESMA consults on reporting framework for clearing activity at recognised third-country CCPs 18 August 2026 CCP Simplification and Burden Reduction The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, has launched a consultation on a proposed annual reporting framework under EMIR for clearing activity at recognised third-country central counterparties (CCPs), aim

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Fri 14 Aug

ESMA—

ESMA confirms go-live for weekly commodity derivatives position reporting

ESMA confirms go-live for weekly commodity derivatives position reporting 14 August 2026 Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, announces that the new weekly commodity derivatives position reporting framework will go live on 3 September 2026. From this date, market participants will be required to submit weekly position reports in acc

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FCA⚡ High priorityFriday, August 14, 2026 - 09:46

CEO banned for false and misleading statements made in attempt to buy bank and football club

Paul Taylor, former CEO of Blue Horizon Asset Management (BHAM) has been fined £489,000 and banned from working in financial services by the FCA. The former managing director of the firm, Esmeralda Toni, has also been fined £121,200 for serious misconduct and banned by the FCA.During his time at BHAM, Mr Taylor made misleading statements and falsified information during 2 separate attempted acquisitions.While attempting to acquire a UK bank, Mr Taylor falsified, or arranged to be falsified, doc

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Thu 13 Aug

Wed 12 Aug

BaFinTue 11 Aug

finanzora.pro: Bafin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website finanzora(.)pro. The website offers a trading platform under the company name “Quirion”. Bafin suspects the unknown operators of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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Sat 8 Aug

BaFinFri 7 Aug

Onlinesparen(.)expert / onlinesparenglobal(.)com / ai-wallet(.)org: Bafin warns about websites and identity theft

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns about offers on the websites onlinesparen(.)expert, onlinesparenglobal(.)com and ai-wallet(.)org as well as about products named TradiasWallet. It is suspected, that the unknown operators are offering banking services, in particular fixed-term deposits, as well as financial or investment services and crypto-asset services without the required authorisation. The services do not originate from Tradias GmbH. This is a case of identity theft.

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BaFinFri 7 Aug

Klingenstein Group: Bafin warns consumers about the websites klingensteingroups(.)com and klingensteingroups(.)pro and about identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website klingensteingroups(.)com and the login area at klingensteingroups(.)pro. According to information available to Bafin, the operators are providing financial and investment services on the websites without the required authorisation.

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BaFinFri 7 Aug

Bafin warns consumers about the series of platforms with the slogan “Welcome to [Name] - A secure trading platform” / “A secure and reliable trading platform.”

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about a series of almost identical websites. According to information available to Bafin, the operators are providing banking business and/or financial services on these websites without the required authorisation. The operators of the websites are not supervised by Bafin.

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FCAFriday, August 7, 2026 - 12:03

FCA applying increased scrutiny to Annex 1 firms

We are concerned about a number of risks among unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies (Annex 1 firms). Firms including unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies, need to be registered with us for anti-money laundering purposes.If you’re carrying out these activities without being registered, you should submit an application for registration.We are concerned about a number of risks we’ve identified among Annex 1 firms, in particular the potential for them to facilitate financial crime.We have seen firms rely too heavily on the financial crime controls of their parent company. Each individual firm within a group must assess whether these controls are appropriate for their financial crime risks, governance and operations. They also can’t rely on off-the-shelf procedures designed for a different company. Each must have controls tailored to the way they operate and the risks they need to manage.We are also concerned about the risks to consumers and markets from unregulated lending often conducted through complex structures, including special purpose vehicles. We recently highlighted the risks to regulated firms when doing business with Annex 1 firms. Regulated firms should continue to do their due diligence and understand the business of firms they are dealing with – including seeking direct confirmation of their registration status. To address these risks, we are closely scrutinising applications to register as an Annex 1 firm. Firms need to clearly demonstrate that they can comply with the money laundering regulations. Firms should expect registration applications to take longer.We have also sent an information request to around 900 Annex 1 firms to improve our understanding of their activities, business models and risks. This follows on from the work we did with 300 Annex 1 firms in late 2025 and means we will have contacted all registered Annex 1 firms.We will use th

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Thu 6 Aug

BaFinFri 31 Jul

iponexus(.)net: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website iponexus(.)net. According to information available to Bafin, this website is being used to offer financial and investment services without the required authorisation. Investors are being asked to transfer funds to third-party accounts for stock shares they have allegedly purchased.

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BaFinMon 3 Aug

Kingston Horizon Partners: Bafin warns consumers about the websites kingstonhorizonpartners(.)com and kingstonhorizonpartners(.)pro and about identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the websites kingstonhorizonpartners(.)com and the login area at kingstonhorizonpartners(.)pro. According to information available to Bafin, the operators are providing financial and investment services on the websites without the required authorisation.

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BaFinTue 4 Aug

Bafin warns consumers about the website lotus-handeln(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website lotus-handeln(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, the operators are offering cryptoasset services on the website without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by Bafin.

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ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter 31 July 2026 ESMA newsletter The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published today the latest edition of its Spotlight on Markets newsletter, covering key activities and publications from June and July 2026. This edition opens with the statement on the end of the MiCA transitional perio

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EBA, EIOPA and ESMA call for enhanced governance and consistent supervision to mitigate ICT risks from frontier AI models in the EU financial sector

EBA, EIOPA and ESMA call for enhanced governance and consistent supervision to mitigate ICT risks from frontier AI models in the EU financial sector 31 July 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation Joint Committee The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published a statement calling for a cross-sectoral, risk-based and consistent supervisory approach to mitigate the ICT risks ste

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EBA, EIOPA and ESMA propose amendments to bilateral margin requirements

EBA, EIOPA and ESMA propose amendments to bilateral margin requirements 03 August 2026 Joint Committee Trading The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published a final report on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS), proposing to simplify the bilateral margin requirements of the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/2251. The proposed

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FCA⚡ High priorityTuesday, August 4, 2026 - 11:13

Tribunal upholds FCA ban on pair involved in pension transfer advice and reduces fines

The Upper Tribunal upheld the FCA's decision to ban Richard Fenech and Heather Dunne from working in financial services. The Tribunal agreed that both acted dishonestly by providing a backdated appointed representative agreement to the FCA.The Tribunal found that Ms Dunne falsely claimed she had given advice to some pension schemes before she had done so. Also, that she had failed to take proper care when giving pension transfer advice. Meanwhile Mr Fenech failed to properly oversee her work.Ms

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Thu 30 Jul

BaFinThu 30 Jul

Bafin warns consumers about the website becker-brandt(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website becker-brandt(.)com. Bafin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by Bafin.

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BaFinThu 30 Jul

hub-wiser(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website hub-wiser(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, this website is being used to offer banking business, financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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BaFinThu 30 Jul

Leo International Precision Health AG: Bafin imposes administrative fines

On 8 July 2026, Bafin imposed an administrative fine amounting to €20,000 on Leo International Precision Health AG. The company had contravened obligations under the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG). Leo International Precision Health AG had failed to publish an announcement stating from which date and at which web address its annual financial information for the financial year 2023 was made publicly available. It had also failed to publish its half-yearly financial report for the financial year 2024 within the prescribed period.

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Tue 28 Jul

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ESMA authorises EuroCTP as the Consolidated Tape Provider for shares and exchange-traded funds

ESMA authorises EuroCTP as the Consolidated Tape Provider for shares and exchange-traded funds 27 July 2026 Market data Press Releases Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has authorised EuroCTP B.V. (EuroCTP) to operate as the Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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FCAMonday, July 27, 2026 - 15:30

FCA secures majority of victims’ money back from convicted fraudster

Victims of convicted fraudster John Burford are set to recover the majority of the money they invested after the FCA obtained a confiscation order against him. In September 2025 Mr Burford, 86, was sentenced to 2 years in prison for defrauding over 100 investors out of £1m.He offered trade alerts and investment opportunities in managed 'funds', despite lacking FCA authorisation. The FCA found he repeatedly misled investors about fund performance, concealed losses and used their money for person

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BaFinWed 22 Jul

ETF Admiral(s): Bafin warns about website and identity fraud

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns about offers on the website etf-admiral(.)global (previously, amongst others, etf-admiral(.)net, etf-admiral(.)cc, etf-admiral(.)info,). It is suspected that the unknown operators are offering banking, financial, securities and crypto-asset services without the required authorisation.

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BaFinWed 22 Jul

Brown Capital Management LLC: Bafin imposes administrative fines

On July 10 2026, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) imposed administrative fines totaling €187,500 on Brown Capital Management LLC. The fines were imposed due to the company’s failure to comply with obligations under the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz - WpHG). The company failed to submit voting rights notifications within the prescribed period.

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BaFinWed 22 Jul

PFOF: Bafin specifies rules for neobrokers

Credit institutions and investment firms are no longer permitted to accept payments or non-monetary benefits from third parties in return for forwarding client orders. The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) makes this clear in a new supervisory statement.

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Wed 22 Jul

BaFinTue 21 Jul

clearmarketeurope(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website clearmarketeurope(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, the operators are offering financial and cryptoasset services on the website without the required authorisation. The unknown operators claim to be a British company and fraudulently use its name for their purposes. The operators are not supervised by Bafin.

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BaFinTue 21 Jul

donze-unlimited(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website donze-unlimited(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, the operators are offering financial and cryptoasset services on the website without the required authorisation. The unknown operators claim to be a Swiss company and fraudulently use its name for their purposes. The operators are not supervised by Bafin.

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BaFinWed 22 Jul

Bafin warns consumers about the website astenorag(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website astenorag(.)com. Bafin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by Bafin.

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Tue 21 Jul

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ESMA publishes report on cross-border investment services supervision

ESMA publishes report on cross-border investment services supervision 20 July 2026 Supervisory convergence The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, today published its follow-up report to the Peer Review on the supervision of cross-border activities of investment firms. The report assesses the progress made by national competent authorities (NCAs) in implementing re

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ESMA calls on firms to finalise preparations ahead of T+1 settlement deadlines

ESMA calls on firms to finalise preparations ahead of T+1 settlement deadlines 20 July 2026 Post Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU regulator and supervisor, has published a statement highlighting key deadlines and action points to be ready for the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle in EU financial markets. With the move scheduled for 11 October 2027, ESMA underlines tha

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FCAMonday, July 20, 2026 - 09:51

Prosper Capital LLP enters creditors’ voluntary liquidation

On 1 June 2026, Prosper Capital LLP (Prosper) went into creditors’ voluntary liquidation. Jeremy Karr and Simon Killick of BTG Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP were appointed as joint liquidators. Prosper, an FCA-authorised firm (firm reference number (FRN): 453007), was an alternative investment fund manager and arranged deals in investments. Prosper has applied to cancel its authorisation, which is subject to review by the FCA.Prosper was also responsible for the activities of its appointed repr

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Sat 18 Jul

BaFinFri 17 Jul

growthline(.)ltd: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website growthline(.)ltd. According to information available to Bafin, this website is being used to offer financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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FCAFriday, July 17, 2026 - 09:36

Customers of Anthony Jones (UK) Limited urged to check their insurance policy

The insurance broker has agreed to stop carrying out any regulated activity. This means it can't provide any services on behalf of an insurer. From 9 July 2026, the insurance broker Anthony Jones (UK) Limited (AJL) agreed to stop carrying out any regulated activity.This means that AJL cannot provide any services on behalf of an insurer, including selling new insurance policies, offering renewals, or providing any advice to new or existing consumers.If you purchased an insurance policy through AJL, please contact the underwriter or insurer directly to check whether your policy is valid and your cover remains in place.These requirements remain in force while we continue engaging with the firm.Next steps for customersAnthony Jones (UK) Limited acts as an insurance intermediary and is not itself an insurer or underwriter.Please contact the insurer or underwriter named on your policy documentation to:Confirm whether your insurance policy is valid.Check that any payments you have made have been received by your insurer.Details of the relevant insurer or underwriter can be found in your policy documentation, including your policy schedule and policy terms and conditions.ComplaintsIf you are unhappy with the service provided by AJL, you should complain directly to the firm. The firm’s details are on the FCA Firm Checker.If you remain unhappy with the outcome of your complaint, or if you do not receive a response within 8 weeks, you can refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service.Find out more about how to complain.

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Fri 17 Jul

FCAThursday, July 16, 2026 - 11:45

Joint taskforce continues crack down on misleading car finance claims adverts

The FCA, Advertising Standards Authority, Solicitors Regulation Authority and Information Commissioner's Office are tackling the poor handling of motor finance claims by some claims companies and law firms. As part of the joint taskforce's continued crackdown, in June the FCA had 170 misleading car finance claims adverts removed or amended by claims management companies (CMCs), bringing the total up to 1,200 since January 2024. Some of the misleading adverts seen by the FCA:Were disguised as a consumer posting on social media recommending a website to look up agreements. However, the advert failed to make clear it was a financial promotion for a CMC that was recommending its own website.Were using the FCA motor finance redress scheme in a misleading way to promote the firm’s own services, which could suggest an affiliation with the FCA.Failed to clearly highlight free claim options and the FCA's redress scheme.Promoted claims management services when not authorised to do so.The FCA also agreed to voluntary requirements (VREQs) with 2 firms, securing agreement that they would stop or change their marketing activities. This brings the total number of VREQs to 12 in relation to a range of motor finance claims activities over the last 12 months.The FCA also issued 8 alerts in June against unauthorised firms promoting regulated claims management activities without the necessary authorisation.Alongside this, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has launched investigations into various motor finance claims ads placed by law firms. It is scrutinising a range of issues including clarity around fees, the ability to claim for free via other routes, potentially exaggerated compensation amounts and consumers being potentially misled by 'free checker' tools.Alison Walters, director of consumer finance at the FCA, said: 'Consumers should be able to trust the information they see about car finance claims. Too often, we are still seeing promotions that obscure key facts, creat

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Thu 16 Jul

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Joint Board of Appeal dismisses appeal against the EBA

Joint Board of Appeal dismisses appeal against the EBA 16 July 2026 Board of Appeal The Joint Board of Appeal of the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) has issued a decision stating that an appeal brought by an individual against the European Banking Authority (EBA) is inadmissible. The appeal concerned a response by the EBA to a complaint regarding the closure of a bank account by a credit institution and the handling of the matter by the Finnish National Competent Authority (FIN-FSA). The appellant had requested that the EBA investigate a possible breach of Union law by FIN-FSA. Following its assessment, the EBA decided against initiating an investigation. The appellant subsequently challenged that decision before the Board of Appeal. The Board of Appeal concluded that, under established EU case law, any decision to initiate an investigation is at the EBA’s discretion. The Board added that a decision not to open such an investigation is not subject to review by the Board of Appeal. Furthermore, the Board examined whether the circumstances of the case differed from previous decisions and relevant EU case law in a way that could justify a different conclusion. It found no such distinguishing circumstances. Background The Board of Appeal is a joint body of the European Supervisory Authorities composed of independent members. It reviews appeals against certain decisions taken by the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), in accordance with the relevant ESA Regulations. Further information: Tayfun Yilmaz Communications Officer press@esma.europa.eu 16/07/2026 BoA-D-2026-01

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BaFinTue 14 Jul

Bafin warns consumers about the website aivoris(.)net

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website aivoris(.)net. Bafin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by Bafin.

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BaFinTue 14 Jul

Bafin warns consumers about the website colmex-prime(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website colmex-prime(.)com. Bafin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by Bafin.

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BaFinWed 15 Jul

ironvexgroup(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website ironvexgroup(.)com. Bafin has information that this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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FCA⚡ High priorityTuesday, July 14, 2026 - 12:26

New member appointed to the Regulatory Decisions Committee

The FCA Board has appointed Dan Lavender as a new member of its Regulatory Decisions Committee (RDC). The RDC is responsible for taking certain regulatory decisions on behalf of the FCA relating to contested enforcement action. Committee members bring a broad range of professional experience to support fair, independent and evidence-based decision-making.Alison Potter, the Chair of the RDC, said: ‘I am delighted to welcome Dan to the committee. Dan has significant legal and leadership experienc

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Tue 14 Jul

Sat 11 Jul

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The ESAs support ESRB warning on systemic cyber risks from frontier AI models

The ESAs support ESRB warning on systemic cyber risks from frontier AI models 07 July 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation Joint Committee Press Releases The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) welcome and support today’s warning from European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) on the systemic cyber risks posed by frontier AI models. Recent advance

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ESMA launches Common Supervisory Action on CASPs’ digital operational resilience for custody

ESMA launches Common Supervisory Action on CASPs’ digital operational resilience for custody 08 July 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU regulator and supervisor, is launching a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) focusing on the digital operational resilience of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs), with a specific emphasis on custody services. The

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ESMA publishes technical standards on CCP admission criteria elements

ESMA publishes technical standards on CCP admission criteria elements 08 July 2026 CCP Guidelines and Technical standards The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published its Final Report on the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) concerning the central counterparties’ (CCPs) admission criteria elements , following the review of the European Ma

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Financial firms keep EU carbon markets moving

Financial firms keep EU carbon markets moving 09 July 2026 Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU financial market regulator and supervisor, has published its t hird annual market report on EU carbon markets . The report shows that financial intermediaries are central to the functioning of the EU carbon market. They provide liquidity, act as counterparties to non-financial fir

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ESMA publishes first market capitalisation data for EU Member States

ESMA publishes first market capitalisation data for EU Member States 10 July 2026 Market data The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published today the annual market capitalisation and market capitalisation ratios of EU Member States for the reference years 2024 and 2025. This publication marks the first implementation of ESMA’s manda

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New Q&As available

New QAs available 10 July 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation Sustainable finance Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's securities markets regulator, has published the following question and answer: EU ESG Ratings Regulation (ESGRR) Consulting activities to investors or undertakings (2889) Application of two working day n

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ESMA launches data collection under the first phase of ESAP

ESMA launches data collection under the first phase of ESAP 10 July 2026 Market data The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU regulator and supervisor, has launched the collection of information from Officially Appointed Mechanisms (OAMs) and National Competent Authorities (NCAs) - “collection bodies” - for the first phase of implementation of the European Single Access Point (ESAP) . Fr

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Tue 7 Jul

BaFinMon 6 Jul

Bafin warns consumers about the my.powertooltrade(.)vip

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the company PowerTool and the services it is offering. Bafin suspects the unknown operators of the website my.powertooltrade(.)vip of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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ESMA publishes preliminary findings on the Active Account Requirement and the first Annual Report of the Joint Monitoring Mechanism

ESMA publishes preliminary findings on the Active Account Requirement and the first Annual Report of the Joint Monitoring Mechanism 06 July 2026 CCP The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published the Interim Report of the Effectiveness of the Active Account Requirement and the First Annual Report of the Joint Monitoring Mechanism .

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ESMA selects Etrading Software (Netherlands) B.V. as Consolidated Tape Provider for OTC derivatives

ESMA selects Etrading Software (Netherlands) B.V. as Consolidated Tape Provider for OTC derivatives 06 July 2026 Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has selected Etrading Software (Netherlands) B.V. as the Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. This constitutes an important step in improving transparency for OTC derivativ

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Sat 4 Jul

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ESMA identifies up to €1 billion in potential annual savings from simplifying EU transaction reporting

ESMA identifies up to €1 billion in potential annual savings from simplifying EU transaction reporting 02 July 2026 Market data Press Releases Simplification and Burden Reduction The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published its final report on the simplification of transaction reporting, setting out a clear path toward

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ESMA reminds firms of existing rules and obligations under binary option measures amid growing popularity of prediction markets globally

ESMA reminds firms of existing rules and obligations under binary option measures amid growing popularity of prediction markets globally 03 July 2026 Investor protection The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has issued a statement  reminding firms of their obligation to assess whether newly offered products fall within the scope of existing product intervent

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ESMA launches Common Supervisory Action with NCAs on the risk management function

ESMA launches Common Supervisory Action with NCAs on the risk management function 03 July 2026 Risk monitoring The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is launching a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) on risk management function of UCITS management companies and Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs) across the European Union. The CSA will be conducted throughout

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FCAThursday, July 2, 2026 - 11:15

Payments Vision Delivery Committee update on future retail payments infrastructure

The Retail Payments Infrastructure Board (RPIB), led by the Bank of England, recently published a consultation on the future retail payments infrastructure.To support the consultation, the Payment Vision Delivery Committee (PVDC) which comprises representatives of HM Treasury, the FCA, Bank of England and the PSR, has published further context to support stakeholders' reading of the consultation. It covers issues such as how the commercial model for the infrastructure should work and how the new

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Thu 2 Jul

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Moody’s Germany fined EUR 2,145,000 for misreporting to ESMA

Moody’s Germany fined EUR 2,145,000 for misreporting to ESMA 02 July 2026 Press Releases Securities Financing Transactions Supervision Trade Repositories The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has fined Moody’s Deutschland GmbH (Moody’s Germany) a total of EUR 2,145,000, for committing four breaches of the Credit Rating Agencies Regulation (CRA Regulation), and issued a public notice. Verena Ross, ESMA’s Chair said: "Moody’s Germany breached the CRA Regulation by failing to provide complete, accurate and up-to-date data to ESMA. High quality, reliable reporting is critical for detecting risks and maintaining transparency in EU financial markets. ESMA will continue to ensure that credit rating agencies comply with their responsibilities and maintain robust systems and controls.” The errors affected only data submitted by Moody’s Germany to ESMA (including when acting on behalf of other CRAs within its group) and published on ESMA’s central platform. They did not affect the credit ratings published on Moody’s Germany’s website. However, complete and accurate reporting under the CRA Regulation is key to enabling ESMA to fulfil its statutory objectives, protect investors and foster the orderly functioning of financial markets. ESMA also identified deficiencies in Moody’s Germany’s regulatory reporting framework, including its policies, procedures and internal control mechanisms. The breaches were found to have resulted from negligence on the part of Moody’s Germany. In calculating the fine, ESMA considered both aggravating and mitigating factors provided in the CRA Regulation. Notes for editors [ ESMA43-857238790-1812 Decision ] [ ESMA43-857238790-2031 Public

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ESMA appoints Peter Tkáč as the new member of its Management Board

ESMA appoints Peter Tkáč as the new member of its Management Board 01 July 2026 About ESMA Management Board The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has appointed Peter Tkáč, Národná Banka Slovenska (NBS), Slovakia, as the new member of its Management Board . The election took place at the Board of Supervi

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ESMA consults on simplifying EU Taxonomy disclosure framework

ESMA consults on simplifying EU Taxonomy disclosure framework 01 July 2026 Sustainable finance The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU financial markets regulator and supervisor, has launched a consultation on technical advice to the European Commission (EC) on selected KPIs under the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act, focusing on simplification and reduction of reporting burdens for market participants

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ESMA recognises the Clearing Corporation of India Limited as a Tier 1 third-country CCP

ESMA recognises the Clearing Corporation of India Limited as a Tier 1 third-country CCP 01 July 2026 CCP The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has recognised The Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) as a Tier 1 third-country central counterparty (CCP) under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). The recognition allows CCIL to

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Mon 29 Jun

CySECFri 19 Jun

Tender regarding the ‘Provision of expert services for the assessment of applications for granting authorisation to CIFs, ASPs, CCAUCI, UCITS Man Cos, AIFs, UCITS, AIFMs, AIFLNPs, CASPs, Crowdfunding Platforms, registration of RAIF and monitoring of substantial changes to regulated entities’

Tender regarding the ‘Provision of expert services for the assessment of applications for granting authorisation to CIFs, ASPs, CCAUCI, UCITS Man Cos, AIFs, UCITS, AIFMs, AIFLNPs, CASPs, Crowdfunding Platforms, registration of RAIF and monitoring of substantial changes to regulated entities’

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FCA⚡ High priorityMonday, June 8, 2026 - 13:04

FCA update on reforms to the UK Money Market Fund Regulation

We set out next steps on issuing new rules and guidance on Money Market Funds (MMFs), following Government plans to replace the current rules. On 15 May, the Government set out its expectation that it will lay legislation that will replace the UK Money Market Funds Regulation. Read the Government statement.Money Market Funds (MMFs) play an important role in the financial system. MMFs are widely used for cash management and provide an alternative or complement to bank deposits for a broad range

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FCAMonday, June 8, 2026 - 15:53

FCA takes action against Neil Woodford and W4.0 for operating without authorisation

The FCAhasstartedcivil proceedings against Mr Neil Woodford andW4.0.The FCAallegesthat Mr Woodford and W4.0 are providing regulated investment advice and making financial promotions through the subscription-based platform, www.w4pz.com, without authorisation.In the FCA’sview, the activitybreachessections 19 and 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA).The FCA is seekingan injunction against Mr Woodford and W4.0 tostop them carrying on the potentiallyunlawfulactivities.W4.0 is the

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FCA⚡ High priorityWednesday, June 17, 2026 - 18:06

Beyond the headlines: the unseen fight against financial crime

Speech by Therese Chambers, joint executive director of enforcement and market oversight, delivered at the International Bar Association (IBA) Anti-Corruption Conference. I’ve been practising law for over 3 decades now.Starting out, I thought every case would be like the ones on US television: dramatic, with a big reveal and resounding outcome, all packed into a single 30-minute episode. But real law looks nothing like television. Hollywood doesn’t show the months, if not years, of work before

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FCA⚡ High priorityFriday, June 26, 2026 - 11:02

FCA consults on targeted changes to listing rules for closed-ended investment funds

The FCA has published a consultation paper on proposed changes to its UK Listing Rules for closed‑ended investment funds, focused on the management of conflicts of interest. Closed‑ended investment funds have a distinct structure, operating as both listed companies and investment vehicles. Shareholders appoint a board, which in turn appoints and oversees the investment manager responsible for delivering returns. Shareholder rights are central to this model, enabling investors to hold boards to

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FCAThursday, June 11, 2026 - 13:29

Amplifi Capital (U.K.) Limited enters administration

On 9 June 2026, Amplifi Capital (U.K.) Limited (Amplifi) entered administration. Robert Spence and Gareth Slater of Interpath Advisory were appointed joint administrators. Amplifi is authorised by the FCA. Amplifi trades under the names Reevo Money and My Community Finance. Reevo Money provided personal loans to consumers. My Community Finance acted as a credit broker, introducing customers to credit unions; My Community Bank (MCB) and Castle Community Bank (CCB) which issued loans and savings products. All existing loan agreements remain in place and will not change because of the administration. However, Amplifi can no longer issue new loans.Loans or savings with MCB or CCB will not change because of the administration.Customers should continue to make repayments toward any outstanding loans held with Reevo Money, MCB and CCB as usual. Not making repayments is likely to impact your credit score and future borrowing ability.

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​Euribor panel to include KBC Bank​

​Euribor panel to include KBC Bank​ 11 June 2026 Benchmarks Press Releases On 27 May 2026, the European Money Markets Institute (EMMI), the administrator of Euribor, announced the inclusion of KBC Bank in the Euribor panel. ESMA and the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) welcome the inclusion of KBC Bank in the panel as a positive development that contributes to strengthening the robustness and reliability of this critical benchmark. Verena Ross, ESMA Chair, said: “The addition of KBC Bank to the Euribor panel reflects the interest of financial institutions active in the money market to contribute to the calculation of Euribor, as well as continued market confidence in this key benchmark. A strong benchmark enhances transparency and the availability of reliable information, which are essential to fostering trust and ensuring the smooth functioning of financial markets.” Jean-Paul Servais, Chairman of the FSMA, said: “We welcome the addition of KBC Bank to the Euribor panel, which further strengthens the robustness and representativeness of this critical benchmark. The representativeness of Euribor has namely always been a key supervisory consideration for the FSMA. The FSMA also greatly values its close cooperation with ESMA within the Euribor supervisory framework. As a member of the Euribor College of Supervisors and being the competent authority for the supervision of the Belgian panel banks, the FSMA will continue to contribute to supervisory convergence together with the other members of the College.” Under the Benchmarks Regulation (BMR), ESMA is responsible for the supervision of EMMI as the administrator of the EU critical benchmark Euribor, while National Competent Authorities (NCAs) are responsible for supervising the banks contributing to Euribor. The FSMA supervises

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ESMA 2025 Annual Report: focus on stronger supervision, regulatory simplification, and innovation

ESMA 2025 Annual Report: focus on stronger supervision, regulatory simplification, and innovation 17 June 2026 About ESMA Board of Supervisors Management Board Press Releases The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its Annual Report for 2025 , highlighting a year of progress in strengthening EU’s financial markets through enhanced supervision, regulatory simplification and innovation. Set against a backdrop of heightened global uncertainty and ongoing discussions on the Savings and Investments Union (SIU), the report illustrates ESMA’s continued contribution to orderly, resilient and attractive EU capital markets. Verena Ross, Chair of ESMA, said: “2025 was a pivotal year for Europe’s capital markets, with momentum shifting from policy ambition to concrete action. ESMA continued to play a central role in advancing more integrated, transparent and competitive EU markets. Throughout the year we worked with National Competent Authorities on the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and made substantial progress on our simplification and burden reduction projects. Successful onboarding and implementation of new mandates show ESMA’s organisational capacity and readiness to adapt and deliver, despite ongoing uncertainties." Natasha Cazenave, Executive Director of ESMA, said: “In 2025, ESMA has reached important milestones, from progress on the T+1 settlement cycle to the selection of consolidated tape providers and the implementation of new regulatory frameworks including Green Bond and ESG Rating regulations. Welcoming the potential transformational changes currently discussed by co-legislators on the Markets Integration and Supervision Package, ESMA stands ready to take on new resp

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ESMA contributes to global CCP fire drill exercise

ESMA contributes to global CCP fire drill exercise 19 June 2026 CCP In November 2025, 38 central counterparties (‘CCPs’) from across the world, together with clearing members, conducted a coordinated fire drill exercise simulating the failure of a hypothetical common participant. Known as the CCP Global International Default Simulation (CIDS), the exercise aimed to promote preparedness and coordination across jurisdictions. ESMA participated in the lead authorities’ group together with Bundesbank, BaFin, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Bank of England. The group advised on the design of the exercise, monitored its execution, surveyed participants to draw lessons learned and inform design improvements for future exercises. The report published today by the lead authorities summarises the 2025 exercise outcomes and sets out feedback from participating clearing members and clients, alongside the observations and recommendations of the lead authorities. The report follows ESMA’s 2023 report on the Global CCP fire drill. The report highlights several areas where lead authorities expect further progress in the next iteration of the exercise: Encourage industry-led progress to reduce fragmentation in procedures and communication conventions employed by CCPs, and promote greater use of portal-based solutions. Support more realistic testing of porting arrangements to better reflect operational conditions. Consider implementing a voluntary “market stress overlay” module with a coherent cross-CCP macro stress scenario as to fully test operational capacity and constraints under stressed but plausible market conditions. Global fire ‑ drills strengthen the collective understanding of default management processes and improve operational readiness across the financial system, reinforci

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ESMA publishes the register of external reviewers under the EuGB Regulation

ESMA publishes the register of external reviewers under the EuGB Regulation 22 June 2026 Supervision The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published the register of firms authorised to act as external reviewers of European Green Bonds. External reviewers play a key role in ensuring that the use of proceeds of European Green Bonds is allocated in line with the EU Taxonomy requirements. They are also vital in boosting investor confidence by ensuring that their capital genuinely supports the green transition. As of 22 June 2026, registered external reviewers are subject to ESMA supervision and must fully comply with the requirements of the EuGB Regulation. These include clear senior management accountability, strong analytical capabilities, robust and transparent methodologies, effective internal controls and a comprehensive framework for managing conflicts of interest. The transitional regime provided for under Articles 69 and 70 of the EuGB Regulation has ended. From 22 June 2026, external reviewers listed in ESMA’s transitional regime register must cease their external review activities. To ensure transparency about disclosure requirements for previously issued European Green Bonds, ESMA has created a separate register . This register lists firms that notified ESMA under Articles 69 and 70 and were allowed to provide external reviews during the transitional period and includes the periods during which they were active. Next steps Issuers planning to issue a European Green Bond should consult ESMA’s register to select a registered external reviewer to perform their pre-issuance, post-issuance and, where applicable, impact report review. ESMA will update the register regularly to reflect any changes to t

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Sat 6 Jun

FCAFriday, June 5, 2026 - 08:39

Simpler climate reporting rules could save firms £20m annually

Investment firms could save around £20m a year under new proposals from the FCA to simplify climate reporting for investment products. The FCA estimates it could deliver these savings by replacing detailed product-level reports based on the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) with simpler, more targeted information for retail investors, in line with the Consumer Duty.The changes aim to give investors clearer insight into how climate risks – such as floods, storms and othe

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Thu 4 Jun

FCA⚡ High priorityThursday, June 4, 2026 - 09:07

FCA launches investigation into second motor finance claims management company

The FCA has opened an enforcement investigation into Consultation Claims Limited (CCL) following concerns about its conduct in the period April 2025 to December 2025 in relation to motor finance claims. The FCA is investigating concerns that consumers may have been signed up during the period April 2025 to December 2025 without their consent, with some allegations that signatures have been forged. The FCA is investigating the full customer journey, including how customers were contacted, what t

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ESAs publish the first report on DORA major ICT-related incidents

ESAs publish the first report on DORA major ICT-related incidents 03 June 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation Joint Committee The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA) today published their first annual overview of major ICT-related incidents in the EU financial sector based on a reporting mechanism established by the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). It shows that ICT risks are increasing

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FCAWednesday, June 3, 2026 - 10:34

Football clubs warned about questionable sponsorship deals with unauthorised financial firms

Football clubs have been warned not to put their fans’ cash at risk by signing sponsorship deals with financial firms that aren't allowed to operate in the UK. According to the FCA, a number of unauthorised firms, including crypto businesses and trading platforms, are using sponsorship to target unwitting football fans.These unauthorised firms may be breaching UK financial services laws by providing financial services in the UK without authorisation. Fans using these firms risk losing all their

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Tue 2 Jun

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ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter 01 June 2026 ESMA newsletter The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published today the latest edition of its Spotlight on Markets newsletter , covering ESMA’s key activities and publications from April and May 2026. This edition opens with key takeaways from ESMA’s conference “A New Era for EU Capital Markets” , marking ESMA’s 15th anniversary and focusing on the ambition to build more integrated, efficient and attractive capital markets, with the Savings and Investment Union at the heart of the discussions. Top news highlights include ESMA’s work to advance the simplification of EU reporting frameworks for funds and transactions , the launch of its sixth stress test exercise for Central Counterparties (CCPs) , and the publication of guidance on the effective use of resolution tools in CCP crisis planning . Key publications featured in this edition include: a call for evidence on the structure of European equity markets ; reporting templates and instructions for the Active Account Requirement under EMIR 3 ; the Joint Committee Annual Report for 2025, highlighting digitalisation, cyber resilience and sustainable finance as key priorities. Other updates cover ESMA’s enforcement activities for corporate reporting across the EEA , progress on ESEF implementation with an updated taxonomy , and supervisory convergence in the funds sector . The newsletter also provides an overview of upcoming events and consultations. The Spotlight on Markets newsletter is published regularly and is available on ESMA’s website . For regular updates, follow ESMA on LinkedIn , X and Instagram .

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Sun 31 May

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ESMA consults on revised guidelines to support smoother allocations and confirmations under T+1

ESMA consults on revised guidelines to support smoother allocations and confirmations under T+1 26 May 2026 Post Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has launched a consultation on the updated guidelines on standardised procedures and messaging protocols. This review is part of ESMA’s work to support market participants in preparing for the transition to

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FCAWednesday, May 27, 2026 - 12:00

Review of financial promotion approvers finds some firms need to raise standards

Firms that approve financial promotions should be doing more to protect consumers, an FCA review has found. The FCA found that the strongest firms were applying the Consumer Duty from the start of their processes. They were able to make sure that every promotion approved was accurate, clear and reached the right audience.However, the FCA also found that some firms approved adverts with unsubstantiated claims or allowed retail investors to see promotions intended for professional clients. In som

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BaFinWed 27 May

DEX Capital: The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website dexcpt(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website dexcpt(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, the operator, DEX Capital, who claims to be based in Hooglede, Belgium, is providing financial and investment services on this website without the required authorisation. The operator contacts investors purportedly to effect the payments due but not paid out to the investors on other online trading platforms. However, the investors still do not receive these payments even after paying a commission.

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BaFinThu 28 May

sogoinvest: The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website sogoinvest(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website sogoinvest(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, the operator claims to be based in Basel, Switzerland is providing financial and investment services on this website without the required authorisation. The operator falsely claims to be regulated in the United Kingdom. This is not correct.

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FCAThursday, May 28, 2026 - 12:01

Firms have improved but must do more to prevent sanctions breaches

Financial firms have made progress in preventing sanctions breaches – with £37bn worth of assets frozen in the UK as of last year – but gaps remain, warns the FCA. The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) implement financial and trade sanctions. The FCA supports them through its role supervising firms within the financial services sector. This includes checking they have adequate sanctions systems and controls.Since February 2022, the FCA has proactively assessed the sanctions systems and controls of over 150 firms across a range of financial services sectors. In its latest review, the FCA found:Repeated examples of firms exhibiting strong controls and identifying potential sanctions breaches before they occurred.The most common root causes of reported sanctions breaches were weaknesses in due diligence, alert management, transaction and name screening, as well as the management of frozen assets and compliance with licences. Firms face challenges in detecting and preventing specific breaches of trade sanctions.The range of controls used for trade sanctions compliance - related to bans on the export and import of goods, technologies and services - was greater than those used for financial sanctions.The regulator is sharing good and poor practice it identified to help all firms further strengthen their sanctions controls.Reports from firms continue to relate primarily to the Russian sanctions regime, but the FCA also saw reports relating to Libya and, increasingly, Iran and North Korea.Today (28 May), the FCA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OTSI (PDF). It sets out the arrangements for cooperation and the sharing of intelligence between the two organisations.There is already an MoU between the FCA and OFSI (PDF).Notes to editorsSanctions systems and controls in our firms: our findings.The FCA previously looked at firms’ sanctions systems and controls in 2023.

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FCAFriday, May 29, 2026 - 17:51

Court approves distribution of money recovered from Argento Wealth

In its 19 May 2026 judgment, the High Court approved pro rata distribution to eligible investors of money recovered by the FCA from Argento Wealth Limited (AWL). Eligible investors must act by 1 August 2026. You can receive a share of the money recovered if you:Invested in the AWL Loan Scheme; orInvested in the EMB Scheme and if your investment was arranged by AWL or its sub-distributors.We will make payments to eligible investors, as defined in the court judgment, who provide their bank account details on or before 1 August 2026.If we do not have your bank details by this date, then you will be unable to receive a distribution payment.The same applies if we are not aware of your investment by that date.We will write to eligible investors named in Appendices 1 to 2 of the court order using the contact details we already hold. Appendices 1 to 2 are not being published for privacy reasons.If you have not previously been in contact with us, but you invested in the AWL Loan Scheme or in EMB Fund Limited (via AWL or its sub-distributors) and you think you may be eligible, please contact us as soon as possible, and no later than 1 August 2026.If we have previously contacted you but your details have changed, please also contact us as soon as possible, and no later than 1 August 2026.When contacting us, please include:Your full name.Your current home address and email address.Your home address and email address at the time you made the investment (if different).Details of your investment and the total amount invested.Your bank account details for payment, including account number, sort code and/or IBAN, and the account holder names.Please send this information, preferably by email to: opbloomfieldinvestors@fca.org.ukAlternatively, you can write to: Freepost – RTZE – RHAL – URAJ, Unauthorised Business Department – RE01157, Financial Conduct Authority, 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN.More informationRead the High Court’s order for distribution (PDF) (with Appendices 1 t

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New Q&As available

New QAs available 28 May 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation Market Abuse Sustainable finance The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's securities markets regulator, has published the following question and answer: EU ESG Ratings Regulation (ESGRR) Defined ranking system (2853) Transitional provisions (2854) ESG rating providers established after date of entry into force (2855) Material changes to registration information (2856) Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Regulation Annually conducted audit under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/957 (2839) Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) Exemption from white paper requirements when offering a crypto-asset other than an ART or EMT (2671) Questions and Answers section

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ESMA’s annual data report shows increased quality, wider use and digital progress

ESMA’s annual data report shows increased quality, wider use and digital progress 29 May 2026 Market data The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, published today its annual report on the quality and use of regulatory data . It shows that improvements in data quality and data use reinforce each other in a virtuous cycle, supporting more effective supervision and market monitoring across the EU. This year’s edition reflects an expansion in the scope of ESMA’s data quality and use activities, with measurable improvements in data quality across major regulatory datasets, including EMIR, SFTR, MiFIR, AIFMD and MMFR. These improvements are accompanied by extensive and growing supervisory use of the data by ESMA and national competent authorities (NCAs), underlining the central role of high-quality data in supporting investor protection, financial stability, orderly markets and market integrity. In parallel, ESMA has advanced simplification and burden reduction efforts through a 2025 Call for Evidence gathering stakeholder input on streamlining reporting across EMIR, MiFIR and SFTR, including options to remove duplications or apply a “report once” approach [LINK]. It is also developing an integrated reporting framework for investment funds to harmonise requirements, reduce fragmentation, and support a more efficient and centralised EU data environment. In addition to the datasets covered in previous editions, the report now includes further reporting regimes and registers, such as Prospectus reporting and ICT-related incident reporting under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). The publication also underlines how ESMA is increasing automation and use of advanced analytical tools, as well as strengthening cooperation with NCAs through common tools, shared dashboards and coordinated data quality e

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Mon 25 May

BaFinMon 18 May

Handelq(.)com and bulltrading24(.)com: Bafin warns against websites

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns about the websites handelq(.)com and bulltrading24(.)com. It is suspected that the unknown operators are offering financial and crypto-asset services without the necessary authorisation. The websites advertise that investments in financial instruments such as cryptocurrencies are possible via the supposed trading platform.

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BaFinTue 19 May

Bafin warns consumers about services offered by Elementum Ventures

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the company Elementum Ventures and the services it is offering. Bafin suspects the unknown operators, who claim to be based in New York, United States, of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation. Elementum Ventures is currently offering its services via the websites elementumventures(.)ai and elementumventures(.)com.

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ESMA publishes shortlist of candidates for position of Chair

ESMA publishes shortlist of candidates for position of Chair 20 May 2026 About ESMA Board of Supervisors Press Releases The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published the shortlist of candidates for the position of Chair, which it has sent to the Council of the European Union (Council) and the European Parliament (Parliam

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FCAMonday, May 18, 2026 - 13:10

Our response to the Treasury’s policy statement on Consumer Credit Act reform

The Treasury has published its policy statement today on reform of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA). Reform of the CCA is an important step towards a more flexible regime that supports effective competition and innovation, while maintaining appropriate consumer protection both now and in the future. The proposals set out a framework that places greater emphasis on FCA rules and guidance rather than prescriptive requirements set out in legislation.We intend to consult on the key elements of the

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FCAWednesday, May 20, 2026 - 08:30

Young drivers warned about fake insurance sold on social media

Half (49%) of young drivers have bought insurance through social media or messaging apps, new research reveals. With 4 in 10 (39%) unconfident in spotting the signs of a fake policy, thousands could be paying for cover that doesn’t exist. The FCA is warning 17-to 25-year-old drivers about 'ghost broking' scams where criminals sell bogus insurance policies through social media and messaging platforms.Ghost brokers pose as legitimate insurance sellers but offer cheap rates. The policies they sell

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Sun 24 May

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ESMA publishes shortlist of candidates for position of Chair

ESMA publishes shortlist of candidates for position of Chair 20 May 2026 About ESMA Board of Supervisors Press Releases The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published the shortlist of candidates for the position of Chair, which it has sent to the Council of the European Union (Council) and the European Parliament (Parliam

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FCAWednesday, May 20, 2026 - 08:30

Young drivers warned about fake insurance sold on social media

Half (49%) of young drivers have bought insurance through social media or messaging apps, new research reveals. With 4 in 10 (39%) unconfident in spotting the signs of a fake policy, thousands could be paying for cover that doesn’t exist. The FCA is warning 17-to 25-year-old drivers about 'ghost broking' scams where criminals sell bogus insurance policies through social media and messaging platforms.Ghost brokers pose as legitimate insurance sellers but offer cheap rates. The policies they sell

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Wed 20 May

BaFinMon 18 May

Handelq(.)com and bulltrading24(.)com: Bafin warns against websites

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns about the websites handelq(.)com and bulltrading24(.)com. It is suspected that the unknown operators are offering financial and crypto-asset services without the necessary authorisation. The websites advertise that investments in financial instruments such as cryptocurrencies are possible via the supposed trading platform.

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BaFinTue 19 May

Bafin warns consumers about services offered by Elementum Ventures

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the company Elementum Ventures and the services it is offering. Bafin suspects the unknown operators, who claim to be based in New York, United States, of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation. Elementum Ventures is currently offering its services via the websites elementumventures(.)ai and elementumventures(.)com.

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Tue 19 May

FCAMonday, May 18, 2026 - 13:10

Our response to the Treasury’s policy statement on Consumer Credit Act reform

The Treasury has published its policy statement today on reform of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA). Reform of the CCA is an important step towards a more flexible regime that supports effective competition and innovation, while maintaining appropriate consumer protection both now and in the future. The proposals set out a framework that places greater emphasis on FCA rules and guidance rather than prescriptive requirements set out in legislation.We intend to consult on the key elements of the

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Thu 14 May

BaFinMon 2 Mar

Bafin warns consumers about the website viforex(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website viforex(.)com. Bafin has information that this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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BaFinFri 24 Apr

OPTE GRUP: Bafin warns consumers about the website opte-grup(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered by OPTE GRUP. BaFin suspects the unknown operators, who purportedly have their registered office in Ismaning, of using the website opte-grup(.)com to offer consumers banking business, financial services and/or payment services without the required authorisation.

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BaFinWed 13 May

helixapp(.)de / helix-app(.)pro / coinberg(.)eu / coinberg(.)pro: Bafin warns against websites and calls attention to identity theft

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns against the websites helixapp(.)de, helix-app(.)pro, coinberg(.)eu, coinberg(.)pro, which are operated under the name Helix-A and Coinberg. It is suspected that the unknown operators are offering financial and crypto-asset services without authorisation. Consumers are being misled into investing in financial instruments such as crypto-assets. Contrary to the operators’ claims, there is no connection whatsoever with Gesellschaft f&#25

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BaFinWed 13 May

Bafin warns consumers about the website gutekredit(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the company GUTEKREDIT and the services it is offering. Bafin suspects the unknown operators, who purportedly have their registered office in Ludwigsburg, Germany, of using the website gutekredit(.)com to offer loans to consumers and thus conduct banking business without the required authorisation.

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ESMA consults on guidelines on endorsement under the ESG Ratings Regulation

ESMA consults on guidelines on endorsement under the ESG Ratings Regulation 29 April 2026 Credit Rating Agencies The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a public consultation on draft guidelines on endorsement under the ESG Ratings Regulation 1 . The consultation paper sets out ESMA’s proposed approach to the endorsement of non-EU ESG ratings under the r

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ESMA launches a call for evidence on the structure of European equity markets

ESMA launches a call for evidence on the structure of European equity markets 30 April 2026 Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a call for evidence (CfE) presenting a data driven analysis of the evolution of trading in European equity markets between 2022 and 2025, based on MiFIR transaction reporting data. The CfE invites stakeholder feedback on observed trends and their potential regulatory

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ESMA launches its sixth stress test exercise for Central Counterparties

ESMA launches its sixth stress test exercise for Central Counterparties 30 April 2026 CCP Press Releases The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, today launched its sixth stress test exercise for Central Counterparties (CCPs) . The CCP stress test framework drafted by ESMA for the purpose of this exercise is supported by an adverse market scenar

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ESMA consults on a new simplified approach to updating MMF stress test parameters

ESMA consults on a new simplified approach to updating MMF stress test parameters 05 May 2026 Fund Management Simplification and Burden Reduction The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today launched a consultation on a new approach to updating the parameters for stress test scenarios under the Money Market Funds framework.

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ESMA promotes proportionate supervision of MiFID II sustainability requirements

ESMA promotes proportionate supervision of MiFID II sustainability requirements 06 May 2026 Investor protection The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has issued a statement presenting the results of its Common Supervisory Action (CSA) on how sustainability is integrated into firms’ suitability assessment as well as into processes and procedures for product govern

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ESMA outlines enforcement activities for corporate reporting across the EEA in 2025

ESMA outlines enforcement activities for corporate reporting across the EEA in 2025 07 May 2026 Corporate Finance Electronic reporting Financial reporting Sustainable finance The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its Report on 2025 Corporate reporting enforcement and regulatory activities . The re

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ESMA identifies areas for further supervisory convergence on compliance and internal audit in the funds sector

ESMA identifies areas for further supervisory convergence on compliance and internal audit in the funds sector 11 May 2026 Audit Fund Management The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published the results of its 2025 Common Supervisory Action (CSA) on the compliance and internal audit functions of fund managers , carried out in with the partici

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European Commission launches call for candidates for the ESAs’ Board of Appeal

European Commission launches call for candidates for the ESAs’ Board of Appeal 12 May 2026 Board of Appeal The European Commission has launched a call for expression of interest for the appointment of members to the Board of Appeal of the three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs). This call aims to establish a reserve list of qualified candidates to fill vacancies that may aris

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ESMA issues guidance on effective use of resolution tools in CCP crisis planning

ESMA issues guidance on effective use of resolution tools in CCP crisis planning 13 May 2026 CCP The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published a resolution briefing for Central Counterparties (CCPs). The briefing provides practical guidance to National Resolution Authorities (NRAs) on how to operationalise the write-down and conversion of instruments

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Wed 13 May

FCA⚡ High priorityTuesday, April 28, 2026 - 17:47

Trust, tradition and the future of mutual growth

Speech by Sarah Pritchard, FCA deputy chief executive, at the BSA Annual Conference, Edinburgh. As a history lover, it’s thrilling to be in a city like Edinburgh – called a ‘hot-bed of genius’ during the Scottish Enlightenment.What defined the Enlightenment spirit was the refusal to settle, and a determination to make things better for the future.It’s the kind of approach I’m taking to this moment of regulatory reform.Working with others to solve difficult problems, protecting trust and good ou

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FCAThursday, April 30, 2026 - 11:32

Statement on complaints about Wellesley & Co Ltd

We have written to people who complained about how we handled Wellesley & Co Ltd (WCL). Complainants raised concerns about our actions in relation to the wider Wellesley Group. WCL was the only FCA-regulated company in the Group and was responsible for approving financial promotions marketed to investors.We carefully reviewed all the complaints that were made and upheld one about how part of WCL's authorisation process was handled at the time. However, we found this did not cause investors'

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FCA⚡ High priorityThursday, April 30, 2026 - 13:02

FCA sets out guidance to support innovation in fund tokenisation

Asset managers will find it easier to unlock the benefits of fund tokenisation, following the publication of new guidance by the FCA. The guidance sets out how firms can use distributed ledger technology (DLT) within the regulator’s existing rules.New rules will also make fund dealing more efficient, including an optional Direct to Fund (D2F) model. This enables investors to deal directly with the fund, whether traditional or tokenised.Tokenisation is a way of representing an asset, or ownershi

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FCA⚡ High priorityThursday, April 30, 2026 - 13:48

FCA charges Shaun Lawrence for unauthorised mortgage broking

The FCA has charged Shaun Lawrence for operating as a mortgage broker without authorisation. Mr Lawrence, who also goes by the names Shaun Lawrence-Bright and Shaun Bright, was previously authorised to give mortgage advice.However, in 2008 he had his permissions revoked and was fined. He was also banned from working in a regulated role within financial services.The FCA alleges that Mr Lawrence has breached the Financial Services and Markets Act by continuing to provide mortgage broking services

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FCAThursday, April 30, 2026 - 15:07

Cryptoasset firms can request pre-application meetings from 11 May 2026

From 11 May 2026, cryptoasset firms preparing for the new FSMA regime will be able to request a pre-application meeting with us via our Pre-Application Support Service (PASS). Pre-application meetings are free of charge and give firms the opportunity to discuss their plans with us and ask questions before submitting an application for authorisation or variation of existing permissions.This comes ahead of the new regime for cryptoasset regulation, where firms wanting to undertake the new regulat

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FCAThursday, May 7, 2026 - 14:19

Kanda Products & Services Ltd enters liquidation

On 6 May 2026, Kanda Products and Services Ltd (Kanda) entered liquidation. Philip Harris and Neville Side of FRP Advisory Trading Limited have been appointed as Joint Liquidators. Kanda is authorised by the FCA as a credit broker. It operated a network of around 700 introducer appointed representatives, mainly tradespeople who introduced consumers to finance for home improvement and other goods and services.On 16 February 2026, Kanda agreed to a voluntary requirement with the FCA which restric

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FCA⚡ High priorityTuesday, May 12, 2026 - 09:00

FCA fines and bans Frank Breuer for serious misconduct in pension transfer advice

The FCA has banned Frank Breuer from working in UK financial services and fined him £755,000 for repeatedly acting without integrity and putting customers at risk for personal financial gain. Mr Breuer was the joint owner and sole director of Bluesky Wealth Management Limited (Bluesky), which provided advice on investments and pensions. Although authorised to advise on defined benefit (DB) pension transfers, the firm did not have the appropriate professional insurance in place from April 2019.

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FCAWednesday, May 13, 2026 - 11:01

FCA reviews whether investment firms are doing enough to support bereaved customers

The FCA is reviewing how consumer investment firms support bereaved customers and whether they're getting it right. Fewer than half of bereaved customers (47%) felt they received the support they needed from financial firms, according to research (PDF).What the FCA is looking atThe review will focus on firms that advise, manage, or administer investments - including platforms, advisers and wealth managers. The FCA will examine the experience customers have from the moment the firm is told about

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